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How much do illustration internships jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for illustration internships in Indiana is $23.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $24.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an illustration internship?

An Illustration Internship is a temporary position designed to provide hands-on experience in illustration, typically within industries like publishing, advertising, animation, or graphic design. Interns work under the guidance of experienced illustrators, assisting with digital or traditional artwork, concept development, and revisions. These internships help build a portfolio, develop technical skills, and gain insight into industry workflows.

What do illustration interns do?

Illustration interns typically contribute to a variety of creative projects, including developing concept art, creating digital or hand-drawn illustrations for marketing materials, supporting branding efforts, and assisting with visual content for social media or client presentations. You may collaborate with senior illustrators, designers, and marketing teams, participating in brainstorming sessions and revising artwork based on feedback. The role often involves meeting project deadlines, adapting to different visual styles, and managing multiple assignments simultaneously. These experiences provide valuable exposure to real-world design processes and help interns build a diverse professional portfolio.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an illustration internship?

To thrive in an Illustration Internship, you need strong artistic skills, a portfolio demonstrating your range, and foundational knowledge of design principles. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and optionally, basic animation or graphic design software is beneficial. Creativity, effective communication, adaptability, and a willingness to accept feedback are important soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure you can produce high-quality work, adapt to project needs, and collaborate productively in a professional creative environment.

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Infographic showing various Illustration Internships job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,060 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

INTERNSHIP: MOKB PRESENTS & HI-FI

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

MOKB Presents / HI-FI / Easy Rider / Houselight Ventures

$14 - $18.75/hr

Internship

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST
Our companies offer a number of highly competitive internship opportunities in concert and live events industries. For the last 10+ years MOKB Presents has developed some of the most cutting edge live music venues (including HI-FI, HI-FI Annex and LO-FI), launched nationally-recognized concert series and festivals and facilitated event services for some of Indiana's top entertainment companies. Over the years our program has evolved into a jumping off point for many careers in music, events and entertainment. Due to the program's success, and the hands-on experience our interns receive, we experience a high number of applicants for these positions.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 18 years old, 21+ preferred*
  • Priority is given to rising college juniors and seniors
  • Available for minimum of 20 hours on-site per week for 16-week program
  • Reliable transportation

*Off-site and venue activities may be limited for interns under 21 years of age due state law and venue requirements.
*MOKB does not offer any remote internships at this time
PERSONALITY
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently and in groups
  • Receptive to direction and feedback
  • Passion for audible and visual arts
  • Comfortable working in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment

CORE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Marketing, Promotions, & Social Media: Assist marketing team in execution of traditional, digital, and social event marketing campaigns, surface creative ideas, on-site marketing at events, manage and update social media accounts. If you run your extracurricular's instagram account, a successful meme page, or even a stan account-be sure to include it in your portfolio!
Graphic Design: Development of concert and event posters, flyers and online assets for our marketing team (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Please include a link to your portfolio in your application. We'd love to see any animations, posters you created for your friend's band, and passion projects you've been working on!
Sales & Business Development: Research to support new client acquisition, communicate with potential clients, develop and distribute sales materials, prepare proposals, manage client relationships. If you've got a head for numbers, enjoy working with others, and love the feeling of a well-deserved win, this role is for you!
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  • This internship is unpaid; however, the position is available for college credit depending on your school's internship requirements.
  • Outside of our core program, we have the flexibility to incorporate strong candidates into other aspects of our business.
  • We work on a rolling timeline and will work with your academic calendar or schedule.
  • Each intern is allotted 2 personal days during the semester in addition to the observance of the following holidays:
    • New Year's Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Indigenous Peoples' Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Friday after Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day